GOOD DAY! This is complicated! I have ISSUES!! Number ONE - PURGERY
BASIC CASE: I have been front and center in California, Juvenile Court, since MY GRANDDAUGHTER 16 months old, was taken into custody, as HER Mother left HER alone, in HER crib, right next to a fully opened window [no screen], 2 flights up, from 6pm. Until 8am. because HER Mother had to go to an important rock concert. Mother’s "friend" told me that she offered to go back to get My GRANDDAUGHTER, bring HER to her baby sitters house where her three kids were, but Mother laughed, "NO way we'll be late, it's OK cause I’ve done this ten time before, SHE”LL sleep all night !" :eek:
That infamous night changed MY life, on a plane in hours, in what seemed like moments, introducing myself to Criminal & Juvenile Judges, appearing before them all every continuance since, in both Jurisdictions. Thirty days or so, apart, pleading for custody. I even helped my poor GRANDAUGHTER’S incarcerated Mother, [Guilty of child endangerment, abandonment, abuse, neglect, signing Guardianship Documents of GRANDDAUGHTER TO ME] whose apartment immediately needing to be folded up, packed, stored, her auto towed off Woman’s Resource Center lot, her being served eviction notices after they kindly gave her free assistance, a fully furnished apartment, college tuition and books, a computer, laptop, money to buy the car! She had it made! She got lucky too.. My GRANDDAUGHTER was born in Colorado, my son, Father.. verified proper service on Mother.. with custody summons to appear in Colorado Court. Mother fled instead to California prior to any Court hearings, even though she was caught shoplifting in Colorado during that period lied to the California Court claiming she took care of her shoplifting court matter over the telephone, never appeared in the Custody/Juvenile cause she already left jurisdiction! Up until today, I had no way of proving otherwise, then I went to retrieve the transcripts, found she actually was in Colorado Court, now I have the proof she lied to both Courts! Meanwhile, before I knew this, we pled with the California Court to transfer Juvenile matter to proper jurisdiction, but was denied, as Colorado refused to reopen the custody case, said she left the jurisdiction, even though she was properly served. No one knew she appeared pleading guilty in the shoplifting matter. I was unconvinced could not fathom, thinking a Judge in Colorado would take a phone call from her, a Defendant, who calls up and says, "Hey I know I was just arrested for shoplifting, but um..., I am busy here in California…, lets take care of this matter over the telephone!" Can you hear the Judge say, "Oh ok" ? In all my years that would be impossible! Nonetheless, the question I have steers into the possibility of perjury now, but Colorado already dismissed the case for want of prosecution, relinquished jurisdiction to California months ago. I know it would make me a stick in the mud, if I were to stand up to complain again that she committed perjury, in both jurisdictions. But this time I have the proof, and it should hold weight for credibility. I [know I can’t have] don’t want to turn the clock back, [it’s moot] so my remedy is in the hands of the Judge, to at least “set the record straight”, or what?? Sanctions?

My research question is simple: Perjury. Since it is a taboo subject in the courts, does anyone know the if the San Diego Family Court systems, the El Paso Family Court systems take it serious, or overlook that simple fact that everyone lies in any Court, be it here or there or anywhere…, in a box, with a fox…. it’s the green eggs and ham, syndromes I know…, no one likes it, everyone does it, eats it swallows it, without recourse most of the time, too bad so sad, love Dad thing? Please don’t tell me its up to the Judge, I know that already, they know it already, what I want to know is, who knows it, does everybody? Then what is happening here? Who is doing what about it? Lately, in statistics, nationally even, "right now" any perjury cases? The "Here and Now".. of "Who can lie in Court and get away with it?"…, is a direct silly question, but how many cases fall upon the fact that it causes Court errors, based on “inadequate information” and appeals are expensive, must be noteworthy or fail out of hand, for other factors play into the equations, like proper ethical representation. But, but, but….? Contempt of Court, or what??

My consequences were costly, devastating…, testing my will to continue…, there, then…. here and now! ISSUE NUMBER TWO: “BAD CHOICES : Can they be rectified when damage is already done?
A. APRIL 08 MOTHER’S NEGLECT, ENDANGERMENT, ABANDONMENT AND ABUSE
B. AUGUST 08 GRANDDAUGHTER NEEDED 4 ROOT CANALS, I was granted custody October she needed “immediate hospitalization with 7 Root Canals” , finally approved January 09, and she seems to be angry over it all now requiring therapy for sleepless nights! :mad: Your reading it, I’m writing.. hopefully you’ll be writing, then reading some more…, Respectful regards. I am.. ChicagoStarBaby

I hate to say this but it is up to the courts to meet out the action that will be taken when someone lies in court. The judge can send it to the DA for prosecution but its in the judges hands.
As far as bad choices goes they could be rectified in later times because your grand daughter is so young she won't really remember this. But its really up to your daughter to make herself right. As far as your role in the process your doing what you can but you can't do it all. Just take care of that granddaughter and keep praying. Also get custody so you can protect her fully.

Everyone lies in court ( well sorta)
The person who is found guilty always swears they are innocent and did not do it, so even their "not guility" plea is a lie.

Part of it is, if the other sides prove they are lying and pushes the issue with the judge.

You just have to stop looking at the past and work with an attorney on the future

I paid my expert Attorney $2000, the first month I was in San Diego.. and found he was wrong, in the wrong court, wrong filings, wrong everything. He pissed off the pending Judges, because he went into Guardianship Court, come to find out Juvenile Court oversees Guardianship Court, and everything he did was for naught.. was stricken out of hand. Left me standing with no results, pissed off Judges in both venue's, and a bill! It took me almost a full week to argue for my money back! I'm not angry about the wasted time, I learned my lesson. But since it cost me an arm and a leg just to get back and forth arcoss this country to show up, plead in my own right, as Grandmother, do my own homework, and rough it, at least I'm holding my ground, and steadfastly participating procedurally. If you don't argue in the first place you can't argue about it in the second place.. first rule of law.. protect the record.. I've done that along the way. I have protected my appellate issues, up to date. I wish I had monies to pay a lawyer, if I had money to pay one I would have the best of the best! Us poor people, are just that, poor people. I am applying to Legal Aid, but found they only are appointed to Mothers and Fathers. Oh well. I stand in my own right, now having a De Facto Petition being on trial next week, I will have official standing in Court, if approved by this Judge, Feb. 13th. Meanwhile, I feel I must protect the record, as I am the only one other than the Mother, who knows she is lying to both Judges, in both jurisdictions. So far she got away with it.

Granddaughter placed in foster care April 07. When first foster care mother requested medical assistance as she had flu like symptoms, bleeding gums, tooth aches, fever with blisters finally in August informed Ca. child protective social worker, her dentist said she needed 4 root canals. But SW decided it was in his discretion to wait until this 6 month status to see who was going to get custody and let them take care of that! Foster parents quit, stating further it was too much, putting tremendous strain on their marriage taking time away from their children, family, for granddaughter required extreme tolerance being in pain and suffering all that time. Second foster family were never notified directly about her teeth, noting she was so sick. Well, SW plan would have went unnoticed, but I was awarded custody of granddaughter in October, instead and she was so happy to see us. But she had a 103 temp, swollen tongue, busting blisters, cough, vomit, diarrhea, bruises on her legs, you name it! Her nurse gave motrin, it was only the flu! She literally screamed from California to Colorado in pain, alternately when she woke up from the tylenol, motrin that knocked her out, never ate, just drank water juice yogurt, for 2 days we drove straight through right to urgent care to find out the truth! The truth floored me, I have never gotten over it since. 7 root canals, diagnosed with another blood disorder herpes. I am livid. Yes, I brought it to the attention of court, the court asked, "what do you want this court to do?" I froze, 25 years of experience in the court systems, had no response! I humbly asked for co-operation from SW and did recall that I mentioned he knew all about this condition last August. In January hospitalized, her operation in Colorado was highly successful, bleeding, pain stopped for the most part, getting better, but the nightmares continue into sleepless nights.

Christmas, I filed my de facto parent application. I have support from my son's attorney, granddaughter’s attorney, California social worker, do anticipate objections from the mother's attorney.

In de facto trials, an evidentiary hearing must take place, judge set it for January 26, 2009Although that was set in stone last month, judge granted a continuance until Friday 13th for mother, for notices from the court were retuned undeliverable. Over my objections to set it for another earlier date, the calendar full, he combined the two trials Friday 13th.
My question: I requested attorney be appointed, but judge said I must be granted de facto parent status, but granted that my application met the prime facie proof. Immediately afterward, trial of 6 month review hearing whereas the ca. social worker had recommended reunification services for both parents be terminated, tpr hearing set for trial. Well.. in that event having no representation issue at that point, two days from now. So…, so while I get prepared my evidence, as I will go forward to do so, can I motion for reconsideration for the appointment of counsel, in between the set trials.. or would I be just pissing off the judge more so than already 10 months, being a real pain in the court, as I have consistently aggravated my boundaries, by filing pounds of pleadings. Aaaaaaaah! Decisions, decisions... and I am contemplating filing complaints regarding dental treatments she was denied, suffered as her condition worsened, for I have since scheduled therapy, for she wakes screaming with fear every night! This case is a nightmare! :mad: the green eggs and ham syndrome all over again, like so many other victims who fall through the cracks of our court systems. Right? Too bad, so sad, love Dad thing? Is there an epidemic of overwhelming cases in these family courts, overbearing caseloads on our systems?

Just a note, granddaughter suffered a great deal, from “bad choices”, a & b, * saying it mildly, initially from neglect, endangerment, abandonment & abuse, [found according national & local pediatrics, she is overweight, too short, underdeveloped teeth and body, with an untreated serious blood disease herpes for the rest of her life] Secondly, denial of proper medical treatment from state of California. I could be a real stick in the mud again.. say if it wasn't for perjury…, the first few errors and subsequent errors, yadda yadda yadda, but I haven’t…, yet. **

*, ** see family law: issue #1 purjury juvenile court san diego, ca.

This site doesn't operate as a message board or blog.

What is your specific legal question? If you don't have a legal question and would simply like to discuss and/or address how the various Courts work this is a great topic for the discussion board.

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Please stick to ONE thread for this issue.

Was I blogging, just looking for chit chat, leaving a messages, or seeking an Attorney from this site to represent me? No. I meant no disrespect to this site or it's members. If I stepped on anyone's toes, I'm sorry!! I hired a $2000 Family Law San Diego Expert, to prepare Guardianship documents, Mother and Father's signed willingly May 2008, come to find out she was a ward of Juvenile Court.. in jail when she turned 2 years old, care, control, custody Colorado relinquished to California jurisdiction. Perjury was the first issue, being denied medical care is the second issue. Questions beg to be answered: Is there an epidemic of overwhelming cases in these family courts, overbearing caseloads on our systems? I am appearing to Court for De Facto Parent Status, 2 days from now, so I was trying to research and get opinions, legal answers, but what about the damages that were already done in this matter, the perjury stands and medical care was denied. Are those legal questions or standards I am facing in Juvenile Courts in San Diego California? Again is that just how it is, nowadays, parents get away with ignoring rights of their child to be safe, (Mother said it was California water that ruined her daughter's teeth----Shall I be asking why does Californian's have so much chemicals in their water systems, to ruin all their 2 year olds' teeth? No, you are right, I shouldn't be here, I should write the GOVERNOR to save California Children!] Are courts are too busy to sort it out, quick enough and meanwhile deny medical attention while under their sole control? I found myself in law I don't quite understand, but my answer is certain to be forthcoming, one way or another, for I am still front and center, to ask it, explain my concerns, here, there, or anywhere, to anyone, who will listen! I believe that the legislature put laws on the books to prevent this kind of tragedies, and I thought someone here may of known, heard through actual personal cases or from people that came here to seek answers, if there is secret magical law I am overlooking.
Again, I apologize for posting such long tirade of issues, none of which you find holding substantive relevant legal questions, I'm afraid I'm not as articulate as I use to be, on point. Perhaps while I'll continue my research I'll get there. No matter, trial is in two days. I'll know then. Painstakingly, this site helped me. I found my will to continue, despite the hazards of law, reality.. yadda yadda yadda. Thanks.

We sympathize with what you have encountered, but this site is primairly a Q&A site. People ask questions and get answers (hopefully). But I don't see questions. Ranting and getting on a soapbox is not going to get anything done. Nor is it appropriate for this site.